Do you want to grow your intellectual property (IP) knowledge and gain access to resources, business experts, and accomplished innovators? Then join us for the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) free, flagship conference for inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs. 

Don’t miss day one of Invention-Con 2024, coming virtually and in person, August 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Tailored for the independent inventor and entrepreneur community, our marquee event brings inspiration and resources directly to you. 

• Learn how accomplished innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners use IP to achieve success
• Discover resources available to assist at every stage of your journey 
• Connect with experts who can help you develop a strategy for your innovation, from idea to market 

Register today to attend the first day of Invention-Con 2024 online or in person. 

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Also, don’t miss the second day of Invention-Con 2024, happening in person only, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for a USPTO headquarters open house and resource fair. Talk with patent and trademark subject matter experts, tour our Public Search Facility, and learn more about free resources. 

Come enjoy activities for all ages! The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum will be open day two of Invention-Con. The museum inspires the next generation of innovators by connecting them through the story of invention with an interactive gallery of icons allowing them to discover how innovators have shaped the world around us.  The National Crime Prevention Council is also excited for another year of consumer education and partnership at Invention-Con hosting games and learning opportunities for children of all ages. The Lemelson Center and its Spark!Lab team, a hands-on exploration center that provides opportunities for children and families to explore their inventive creativity, are thrilled to join Invention-Con this year to lead children of all ages through a series of hands-on, STEM-focused activities. Young inventors will have the opportunity to design an athletic shoe, create a brand new game they would be interested in playing, and more!